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February 2018 Network Call
We heard from Jim Keddy with Youth Forward, and discussed opportunities to increase access to LGBTQ substance prevention, early intervention, and treatment services in the wake of Proposition 64 and the legalization of marijuana. 02.01.18_Network_Call
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December 2017 Network Call
We heard from the California Legislative LGBT Caucus about priorities for 2018 and the year ahead. 12.06.17_Network_Call
November 2017 Network Call
We discussed the FAIR Education Act implementation, Open Enrollment for Covered California, and state and federal policy updates. 11.02.17_Network_Call
October 2017 Network Call
We discussed Local Control and Accountability Plans and how LGBTQ organizations and activists can engage in the process to build support for LGBTQ students and staff. LCAP Resources California Department of Education CDE FAQS State Education Priorities LCFF LGBTQ Stakeholders Presentation Stockton LCAP Presentation LCAP Sample Youth Petition LCAP Sample Letter SOGI Data Collection CA…
Soliciting Blog Content
The California LGBT Health and Human Services Network is starting a blog and we’d love to have you – our community members – be guest writers. Do you have something to say about LGBTQ folks and the areas of health care, mental health, public health, sexual health, substance use, income assistance and disparities, or social…
#Out4MentalHealth
By: Amanda Wallner, MPP and Poshi Walker, MSW Project Co-Directors This fall, the California LGBT Health and Human Services Network and NorCal Mental Health America are partnering to launch a statewide education, outreach, and advocacy initiative targeting LGBTQ mental health disparities.Out for Mental Health will engage LGBTQ people throughout California to develop a mental health equity…
Working with Depression
Some days I struggle with my depression more than others. Some days I feel like a horrible human being who is failing at life. Some days I feel motivated and have energy to both adult and play. Some days I run out of spoons early in the day, some days start with no spoons, and…
Would you like to be a guest blogger?
Do you want to: Promote LGBTQ mental health and well-being? Reflect and share your personal development? Announce news to the community? Share a discovery or new information? Connect community members to resources? What do you have to say? This blog is all about having a conversation with your community. Is there something in particular on…
Honoring the Leadership of LGBTQ Women this Women’s History Month
This women’s history month, the Network celebrating the leadership of LGBTQ and allied women by highlighting the work of some amazing Californians. Up and down the state these women work to improve the lives of LGBTQ people in their communities, while inspiring people around them. We asked them to share some of their wisdom with…
Responding to Suicide Deaths: Reaching Out for Help, Advocating for Prevention
This week, the world has lost two icons to suicide death. The underlying causes of most suicide deaths are complex, and we will likely never know all of the reasons for any single death. There are many risk factors such as social isolation, depression, substance use, or anxiety, and other mental health issues, and we…
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